Edler has been a very steady presence on Vancouver’s back-end this season, recording five goals, 20 points and 40 PIM in 38 games. He’ll provide a nice boost to the power play and take some of the pressure off Ben Hutton and Troy Stecher, who have been stepping up in his absence.

Edler was the subject of much trade speculation nearing the 2019 NHL Trade Deadline. The veteran defenseman has made it clear he wishes to remain in Vancouver. According to reports, the Canucks did receive calls on Edler at the deadline, but Edler was unwilling to waive his no-trade clause.

According to Benning, the team continues to work on an extension for the longtime Canuck.

“Alex has been a great player for us for a long time,” he said. “We’d like to continue for him to be part of our team, part of our group. And we’re going to keep working towards trying to figure something out there.”

Edler always had moments of greatness, but were often accompanied by as many facepalm moments. The interesting thing is that as he has passed his “prime,” he seems to have sorted out most of those headscratcher moments to become much more steady. I hope we resign him to a team friendly deal for 2/3, but he probably will be looking for 4+.

I hope we can get him back for a 2/3 year contract guys a stallion and great mentor for some of our young D. Trade clause first year(s) and because limited in the last year… perfect situation in my opinion.

Boeser looks disinterested now, except when he smells a goal. Thats nowhere near the first time this season that he’s allowed his man to score as the trailer on a rush. The exact crime that Goldobin gets crucified for on this forum.